Police said Reuben was found deceased in an effluent pond at 4pm today.

The mother of a university student who died by suspected suicide, has also died.

But another four farms have had their infected property status lifted.

A 450m taxi ride would cost around $10, but the quick trip cost a Dunedin nurse $1500.

It is understood the man's behaviour on a plane led to his arrest.

Another salvage bid planned for high tide tonight for mystery yacht on Christchurch beach.

A sheep shot through the head near Dunedin has made a stunning recovery.

Port Otago has seen some strong gains with an expected $9m dividend due.

The man denies drugging the women before sexually assaulting them

Four incidents where kids have been approached have left Dunedin communities on edge.

Another child has reported being suspiciously approached nearby a Dunedin school.

The man locked himself inside the service station's toilet as armed police arrived.

A yachtsman was lucky to survive 90 minutes in the water.

No tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquakes, says Civil Defence.

Man repeatedly approached young children in Dunedin offering them a ride in his car.

A contractor was working inside a house across the street when the explosion went off.

Reports of multiple pedestrians injured.

Rough start to September but the super-Spring weather isn't far away.

'I'm afraid I think there's a fair amount of ... pillage by the petrol companies here.'

Metservice says another daunting system is brewing in the east.

Westland Milk Products has lowered its predicted payout range another 5c.

Michael Laws said the ORC had received no formal complaints about it.

Three lambs were killed and a ewe shot in the head with what may have been a .22 rifle.

Mum's plea saves son from prison term for 833 dishonest transactions.

Rich Americans are increasingly viewing New Zealand as their post-apocalyptic escape plan.

Skydiver and paraglider recovering following separate crashes.

Merino wool from Central Otago sheep has made it into space.

The woman was flown by helicopter to Dunedin with serious injuries.

Initial interviews only focused on excessive alcohol consumption and sexualised behaviour.

Some "beefy showers" and a few thunderstorms have also hit near Auckland this afternoon.